Ken Munro is the news editor. Please let him know about village news and events via Contact Us on the main menu or on 07880801674.
Roadworks Alarm
First up – Wash Lane 2-4th June – Shotesham STRO12384 PT
And on 11th June SHC, Norwich Rd at Shotesham Rd – Stoke Holy Cross STRO12647 PT
East Pye Updates –



A number of protest gatherings and walks are being held, here’s some photos and news reports –
Shotesham hits the BBC….https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/clynjek4pdzo
And for those who subscribe, here’s an EDP report….. https://www.edp24.co.uk/news/25013035.100-people-protest-east-pye-solar-farm/
Consultation Stage One Report – Coincidentally, East Pye recently published this report, it can be accessed here. Whilst the initial Non-statutory consultation complete, there’s still a way to go, here’s a link to a brief video to showing some potential effects …… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E9lV5QhCkv4 And an example poster here……other posters are available
Road Closures –
Chapel Lane – 27-30th May, click here for details Shotesham STRO12774 PT
…and the week after, Wash Lane by Rogers Lane from 2-4th June, detail here – Shotesham STRO12384 PT
Shotesham Ford will continue to be closed until at least August 2026, click here Shotesham STRO11106 DfT Extension Notice_for notice and alternative routes.
Some..where, under the rainbow….

Shotesham yoga – yoga continues on a weekly basis from 18.30 – 19.30 on Wednesdays. Enquiries via our very own Shotesham Yoga teacher, Kendra –kendracollier0@gmail.com or 07748009411
Walking in Shotesham – Still walking on the 1st Sunday of the month, next up on 4th May. There is a WhatsApp group which may organise other impromptu walks, for info or to join, contact Ken via WhatsApp on 07880801674.
Shotesham Screen – closed for the summer, returns in September.
Easter Monday – fine event as usual, well done to Cat and all the others who kept all the kids busy, amused and stocked up with Easter Eggs, and many thanks to all the cake and biscuit makers, the Lemon cake was particularly scrummy!!
ps, he’s not that daft, Dudley was actually out for a training run anyway,



VE Day – a picnic has been organised at St Martin’s church on Thursday 8th May from 6.30pm to celebrate the 80th Anniversary of VE Day. There will be bell-ringing followed by lighting the Beacon courtesy of Jon Nott and Shotesham Estates, everybody attending is invited to dress in 40s style should they so desire, and please bring your own food.
The Great Shotesham Duck Race – Unfortunately as the Tour de Shotesham was held the previous weekend, the Duck Race has been delayed until Sunday 18th May, rather than the 4th May as advertised in Contact. Consequently most interested people will have noticed that, due to a not entirely unconnected logistical issue, the main characters for the Duck Race – ie the – did not appear for sale until the beginning of May. However, hopefully all publicity is good publicity and are now available at The Globe for anyone wishing to decorate them, or you can just book your favourite numbers. You can also get them from Simon at simonnisbet27@gmail.com / 07710 183024. So remember to book soon, all ducks or numbers are £1 each.
Anyway, the outcome being that, as far as The Duck Race is concerned, ‘May the Fourth’ will certainly not be with us, but we hope to see everyone, complete with lots of magnificently decorated ducks and ready for the Duck Off at the ford on Hollow Lane at 12 Noon on Sunday 18th May.

Finally from the SVA – It’s subscription time again and the SVA asks that you please consider completing and returning the form attached at the link below if you haven’t already done so. Thanks in advance, Tom, SVA Chair.
Other Info
Shotesham Common – The Trustees of Shotesham Common have been given permission by Natural England and will be continuing to carry out some work on the common over the following months. Just to explain what we are doing and why:
We will be manually cutting back sections of the banks of the beck on an annual basis, where Willow Herb has dominated, to enable birds and mammals to have access to the water. We will be manually cutting Alder saplings and trees. Over the years these have changed the open landscape and caused drying out of the wetland meadows, which is contrary to the management agreement we have with Natural England.
If you would like any further information, contact either Ed Howard edhoward54@gmail.com or myself floracot@btinternet.com.
Bernie Fenn, for Trustees of Shotesham Common
Wildlife in Shotesham – who knew we had so many different wildlife species on our doorstep?! Village resident, Andy Musgrove is busy collecting and collating them all and, whilst in his own words he hasn’t got them all yet, click here for a few to be getting on with. Careful though, it could make your hair stand on end!!
…And in Joys Loke….
Courtesy of Tom Higgin
St Martins Church looking good – also see video at St Martin’s Church sub menu via Churches and the PCC heading above – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iMfP1tx642g (copy and paste link)
Despite all the apparent awareness, people are still looking to take advantage of any weaknesses. As always, please keep an eye out for any unusual activity, DO NOT give out any private or secure info over the telephone, and remember that if you spot anything suspicious the police can be contacted by phoning 101.
SCAM AWARE! – A number of new scams have been notified by Norfolk Association of Local Councils, some of which I certainly haven’t heard of before and are well worth checking out – click on this link for details – https://mailchi.mp/52e6f8561225/scams-dont-get-fooled-again?e=7f9e357c98
Community information….
Long Stratton By-Pass latest – click here
Hints and Tips for correct recycling – click here What goes in your recycling bin. 2023
Anglian Water’s Priority Services Register is in place to help lots of people with different needs and is completely free, click here for more info
Local Council ‘stuff’ –
Norfolk Citizens Advice have launched a new initiative to assist individuals in need – Grants for Individuals in need database. The database is funded as part of the Coordinated Community Support Programme and is open access on the Norfolk Citizens Advice website. The database contains largely small local grant giving organisations that operate in Norfolk.
The webpage contains:
- Brief information on how to use the database
- A short video demonstration
- A tips document on maximising successful applications with hints and tips from grant organisation trustees
- A feedback link to report out of date information, suggest organisations to include, or just give feedback on your experience of using the database
Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital’s ‘Settle in Services’ are looking for dedicated volunteers who wish to give something back to their local community. Volunteers meet patients on their day of discharge from hospital to help settle them back in to their own environment. Click here for more information
For assistance with power cuts, please click this link from UK Power Networks
Thinking Fuel – If you feel you may be paying too much for your oil, Community Action Norfolk (CAN) have a scheme that may assist. Click here to see how you might save and here to see how it works, or go directly to the CAN website for more details.
Our local police officers are – Beat Manager, PC Tom Goodrum and Engagement Officer, Arvi Bhogal, They can be contacted by dialling 111 and asking for Poringland Police Station
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